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Charles D. (Charlie) Haas Jr.(born on March 27, 1972 in Houston, Texas), is an American professional wrestler currently wrestling on the RAW brand of World Wrestling Entertainment.

Career

A Seton Hall alumnus, both Charlie Haas and his brother, Russ, were signed to WWF (now WWE) developmental contracts in Memphis Championship Wrestling but, in late 2001, Russ died from a heart ailment. Haas continued wrestling, briefly using the name R.C. Haas (Russ-Charlie Haas), and writing "Russ" on his wrist tape to commemorate his brother.

After working in various developmental territories, Haas debuted in the WWE on December 26, 2002 as a heel along with Shelton Benjamin as "Team Angle." The tag team was the "contingency plan" of Paul Heyman, and were intended to help WWE Champion Kurt Angle retain his title, attacking Chris Benoit and Brock Lesnar in an attempt to weaken them. Angle eventually fired Team Angle after he turned face during that time and they began to question his leadership. The duo then became the "(Self-Proclaimed) World's Greatest Tag-Team." The team won the WWE Tag Team Championship on two occasions before being separated when Benjamin was moved from SmackDown! to RAW.

With Benjamin gone, Haas turned face and teamed up with Rico and his valet Miss Jackie to win the tag team titles once again. The team became a dominating force, with the strait-laced Haas clashing with the campy, charismatic Rico. After Rico was released, Haas struck out on his own again, accompanied by Miss Jackie. Haas would come out the loser in a match against Luther Reigns at the The Great American Bash 2004.

Haas was later involved in an storyline in which he was in a love triangle with Miss Jackie (acknowledged on air as his fiancèe) and Dawn Marie. The story culminated when Haas served as the referee in a match at Armageddon 2004 between the two women. After the match, Haas left both women. Then he formed a tag team with Hardcore Holly. They had limited success on SmackDown!, including a feud with MNM for the WWE Tag Team Championships, but never won the titles.

Release

On July 6, 2005, Haas was released by World Wrestling Entertainment along with his wife, Jackie Gayda. He returned to Jersey All Pro Wrestling that same month, and began a feud for the JAPW Heavyweight Championship with Jay Lethal. On September 10 at JAPW Haas of Pain, Lethal defeated Haas to retain his title. During this time, Haas also competed in the 2006 ECWA Super 8 Tournament, getting into the finals but then losing to Davey Richards.

Return to the WWE

In late December 2005 Charlie Haas re-signed with WWE, returning to OVW on February 22, 2006, losing to Paul Burchill. He returned to WWE television on the April 17, 2006 episode of RAW as Rob Van Dam's handpicked opponent for his former partner, Shelton Benjamin. Haas defeated Benjamin in the ensuing match.

Haas would continue to wrestle on the lower midcard spot, often competing on WWE HEAT as well as RAW sometimes.

On the June 5, 2006 edition of RAW, Charlie Haas inadvertently knocked Lilian Garcia off the ring apron as he was entering the ring. It was announced on WWE.com that as a result, Lilian suffered a sprained wrist. It was reported that he received no heat over this as everyone understood it was an accident (it should be noted that the injury was not a work). The result was a feud with Lilian's storyline love interest Viscera, and Haas's second heel run of his career in the WWE. However, eventually the two teamed up against Lilian.

Wrestling facts

His lack of heat and crowd reaction has been referred to by the Internet Wrestling Community as the Haas Pop. WWE officials coined the phrase two years ago, but have recently begun to use it often as of late.

Finishing and signature moves

Managers

Theme music

Haas debuted new theme music in May 2006, a song performed by Eric & The Hostiles entitled "Pay The Price". It was formerly used as the song for The Great American Bash 2005 pay-per-view, but WWE composer Jim Johnston changed the drum beat for Haas's theme. Additionally, it was offered as a bonus track on the WWE Wreckless Intent album as an iTunes exclusive download, when one purchased the full album via that outlet's music store.

Championships and accomplishments

  • 1-time HWA Heavyweight Champion

  • 2-time JAPW Tag Team Champion (with Russ Haas)

  • 3-time MCW Southern Tag Team Champion (with Russ Haas)

  • 2002 OVW Russ Haas Memorial Tag Team Tournament winner (with Nova)

  • PCW (Pennsylvania) Tag Team Champion

Championship Succession

WWE Tag Team Championship Preceded by:
Los Guerreros First, with Shelton Benjamin Succeeded by:
Eddie Guerrero and Tajiri Preceded by:
Eddie Guerrero and Tajiri Second, with Shelton Benjamin Succeeded by:
Los Guerreros Preceded by:
Rikishi and Scotty 2 Hotty Third, with Rico Succeeded by:
Dudley Boyz

Personal life

On June 10, 2005, Haas married Jackie Gayda. His best man was Shelton Benjamin. Jackie Gayda is currently pregnant with her & Charlie's first child. The baby is due sometime in December.

References

External links

American professional wrestlers | 1972 births | People from Houston | People from Dallas | Living people

Charlie Haas | チャーリー・ハース

 

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